Newcomer families: Hindi
Selected links to language resources and other information for Burnaby families in Hindi.
- stories, rhymes and songs
- help your child get ready to read
- your first language
- public library services
- elementary school
- parenting and child development
Stories, rhymes and songs
Borrow from the library
BPL has a very small collection of children's books in Hindi. Learn more...
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Hindi Rhymes and Songs
These rhymes are transliterated.
Hindi Tongue Twisters
These help your child hear the smaller sound in words, an important skill for learning to read.
Pitara for Kids
Poems, folktales and other stories in Hindi.
Help your child get ready to read
Ready, Set, Learn: Helping Your Preschooler Get Ready For School [PDF in Hindi]
Helpful tips for supporting preschool learning and development. BC Ministry of Education.
Tips for Reading with Children [PDF in Hindi]
One-page handout for parents and caregivers. Source: Minnesota Humanities Center.
Your first language
Your First Language: A Precious Gift to Your Child [PDF in Hindi]
You help your child's language development when you speak in Hindi. Learn why in this one-page BPL handout.
Public library services
BPL Welcome to Your Library [PDF in Hindi]
An introduction to library services for families with young children.
Elementary school
What is ESL Support? [PDF in Hindi]
A brochure for parents of ESL students in BC.
Parenting and child Development
Making a Difference [PDF in Hindi]
Information about milestones and healthy development from birth to age six. Source: Ontario Early Years.
Bullying - We Can All Help Stop It [PDF in Hindi]
How to recognize bullying and what to do if your child is being bullied or is bullying others.
Internet Safety Tips for Parents [PDF in Hindi]
Steps parents can take to protect children who use the Internet. BC Ministry of Education.
Multilingual Parent Resource Sheets
A set of five parent resource sheets [PDFs in Hindi] for parents on topics that include: building active habits, family routines, supporting children’s play & promoting positive behaviour.